Metadata Management Librarian
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Manages and processes electronic and print cataloging records using Sirsi Symphony Library System.
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Ensures quality of bibliographic and digital databases through compliance with national and local standards such as RDA, MARC, AACR2, LCSH, LCRI, AMIM, OCLC cataloging practices and other appropriate cataloging/metadata standards.
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Manages the appropriate consistency of collection and item-level description and quality control across all digital collections.
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Consults with Fordham University stakeholders about best metadata practices, workflows and tools to facilitate research data management.
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Participates in library digital projects using CONTENTdm or other digital collections software. Keeps abreast of developments in electronic publishing
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Develops documentation for the creation and application of metadata and provide training and consultation to faculty and library staff.
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Provides leadership in the development and management of metadata curation and assessment
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Assists in the development of plans, practices, workflows and priorities with in the unit.
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Supervises and trains students and staff members working on metadata quality control and database management projects.
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Creates and maintains local documentation on metadata standards and application guidelines.
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Develops and provides training to university community regarding resource description and metadata management.
- Prepares grant proposals
QUALIFICATIONS:
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M.L.S. from an ALA accredited institution
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Experience in creating, editing and transforming metadata
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in technical services of an academic library
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In-depth knowledge of an integrated library system, Sirsi Symphony highly preferred.
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Experience using OCLC Connexion and CONTENTdm
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Working knowledge of a variety of resource description standards, formats and schemes including but not limited to RDA, Dublin Core, XML, BIBFRAME, MARC bibliographic and authority formats.
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Professional experience with non-MARC metadata standards.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to teamwork.
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Aptitude for technology and a willingness to learn new systems, software and data manipulation tools.
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Experience in grant writing
SEND LETTER & RESUME:
John Williams
Head of Cataloging